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Governor o" Georgia, a recorded
proa* that i.n the days of his work,
his efforts wereduely ncognized. It
was during his first administration
that Governor Houston was entrust
ed by the Council with all plans of
an invasion into Florida. In coop
eration with Major-General Robert
Howe the campaign was planned. A
misunderstanding however, between
Governor and General lead to the
' i testimonials. Such
' V.-e of two Georgians. F»4-
„ their names to the Dc-
. 0( Independence and to
nstitution of the United State*
•i a to write their
upon the mhuis
ncirt-s of the American people,
were able to turn our cal-
m the memorable year*
i and after and to transfer
to our neighboring city of
ah Georgia, wo should have
ed Georgia's History in the
, \s we passed down the
• t is likely that we would
heard the names of John lloub-
%'ohie Jones, and Archibald
conversation of the
ind there. Had
Tavern
|lrc*
vds gathered hi
| moved on to Tmdee'
night have witnessed
of the liberty-loving
' , h „ leaders of this meeting
|should have found John Hous-
was among the first to
te the crown and to avow
n »_, of disloyalty to the acts
In 1784 his accomplishments were j
acknowledged by his re-election as
Governor of his state. During this |
administration a provision was made;
by the Legislature for the estab
lishment of a State Institution of
learning, which was at first Frank
lin College and now the University
of Georgia. Governor Houston was
first named in the list of trustees
empowered to put the educational
scheme into practical operation.
In 1786 he was commissioned as
Chief-Justice of Georgia and ap
pointed a member of the commis
sion to settle the boundary dispute
between Georgia and South Caro
lina. The last act of his life was
as President of the State Conven
tion in 1850. when the Georgia
Platform was adopted. He died on
January 4. 1851, having spent a life
cr unselfish devotion for a cause
1 I *nd for the State that he loved,
citizens.' ., , r * tJ
St/’
described to
F. Miller in “The
md the Bar" as a "man of
»d of the
lined
January ;R. 1775. when the
5 of Liberty" first met in a
rial Congress in Savannah.
Houston was nominated with
wild Bulloch and Noble W.
to represent Georgia in the
icntil Congress. Since the
ig of January 18th was not
representative, there assemb-
|n July 4. 1775 a Provincial Con-
- which every Georgia Parish
‘presentafives. By
then reached. Georgia was
h placed In full alliance with
er twelve American colonies
| first choice of the people for
■epresentative was John Hous-
I Together with Dr. John Zulby
J Archibald Bulloch John Hous-
■ left Georgia and journeyed to
pdelphia to participate In
s of the Continental
The very character of this man
should e ntitle him to a place among
Georgia's greatest. At the time of
his death on December 10, 1789,
there appeared in the Georgia Ga
zette a tribute to his memory. “His
manner polite and obliging; his
reasoning, precise; his diction per
spicuous and eloquent; His love of
truth was not tainted by the desire
of popularity, nor his modesty im
paired by the favours of those in
power; for he was of no party, but
the general good of his country.”
He perhaps would not regret his
lack of renown. In his own heart h«
knew of his accomplishments. The
last words he is known to have ut
tered were: “Farewell! Farewell all!
Now dies the happy man!’*
NIGHT
Another Georgian of whom we
should be justly proud was William
Pierce. Born in this state about 1740.
he first won distinction in arms as
an aide-de-camp to General Na
thanael Greene. For his meritorious
conduct at the battle of Eutaws he
was complimented by the American
Congress and presented with a
sword. In the continental service he
rose to the grade of Major. Upon the
conclusion of the war he resumed
his residence m Savannah, where he
became head of the Mercantile
House of William Pierce ind Com
pany. In 1786 and 1787 He was a
Delegate from Georgia to 'he Con
tinental Congress, having previous
ly represented Chatham County in
the State Legislature. On the 10th
of February, 1787, In association with
William Few, Abram Baldwin,
George Walton, William Hourton.
and Nathan.'el Pendleton, he was
appointed a Deputy from Georgia
to the Philadelphia Convention call
ed for the purpose rif revising the
Federal Constitution. He participated
actively in the deliberations of this
Convention. Had his name appear
ed among the signers of this most
important document, we would
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p! his arguments with
vness that won his listen-
in on February 2, 1776 he
rented as representative to
:ress in Philadelphia.
•ss. The hazardous times and
:tter controversy demanded ( do ^ t ^ honored him ronspicu-
f coura « e 11 is nr*** 11 0,81 cusly Just before the Constitution
Touston did not fall short. He wfls flnaUy signed hc was called to
hie influence felt by all who’ w York In a letter written by
•n contact with him and pre- 1 him to st George Tucker. Fsq. he
0001 said. "You will probably be sur
prised at not finding my name af
fixed to it . .Know. Sir. that I was
absent in Now York on a piece of
business so necessary that it be
ll na void able. I approve of its
principles and would have signed
it with all my heart had I been pre
sent”
Again we must remind ourselves
that in answering his call to duty.
William Pierce was deprived of
signing his name to the document to
which he had devoted his time and
talent to ormulate. By his failure to
sign, he destroyed the evidence of
his heart felt approval.
'• in Philadelphia, Dr. John
failing in liis convictions.
'! correspondence with Sir
Wright and to him revealed
Ians of the Congress. His con-
nd language c> citing suspic-
•vatched ar.d one of his
r.nhli- letters seized. Dr. Zubly
alarmed that he abandon-
t and returned to Georgia,
he took sides against the lib-
" n T>h? ar.d aroused such oppo-
thnt it was at once necessary
!‘ hn Houston to abandon his
' n Philadelphia and return to
to quench the fire so speed-
fTdleo by Dr Zubly. This fact
s us of his courage. He
i Philadelphia but he
n,, re in his home state
n'-r-dod
nt " the hearts of Geor-
ideas of the “new re-
'hn Houston had worked
to make of his land
-■dependent country.”
d him home ho
d' ing so he depriv-
uing our "Declara-
‘ n "c". for which hc
which he surety
ietory.
lhc 8U > of May. 1777 John
- appointed a member of
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Political
Announcements
TO THE VOTER8 OF BALDWIN
COUNIT
I announce my candidacy for re-
election as Tax Collector of Bald
win County subject to the Democra
tic Primary of February 19th.
I appreciate your confidence in the
past and pledge to you my best ser
vice in the conduct of the affairs
of this office to the best of m>
ability.
MRS. L. D. SMITH
TO THE VOTERS OF BALDWIN
COUNTY
I am a candidate for rc-election
□s Tax Receiver of Baldwin
subject to the Democratic Primary
of February 19, 1936.
I will appreciate your vote and
assure you of my best efforts to
tinue the affairs of this office to the
best sevrice of the people of this
county. Your past support has been
greatly appreciated.
BRISCOE WALL
FOR TREASURER
I desire to announce my candidacy
for re-election to the office
Treasurer of Baldwin county, sub
ject to the primary to be held Feb-
jruary 19. 1936.
I wish to take this occasion to
thank my friends for their support
the past and trust that my conduct
of the treasurer's office has been
such as to merit your continued
confidence.
OTTO M. CONN
TO THE VOTERS OF BAI-DWTN
COUNTY
I wish to announce my candidacy
for re-election as a member of the
Board of Commissioners of Roads
and Revenues of Baldwin county
subject to the Democratic Primary to
be held February 19, 1936.
I appreciate the confidence you
have imposed upon me in the past
and pledge to you a continuance of
my best efforts for the interest of
all the people in the county.
Your vote and support will be ap
preciated.
g. c. McKinley
TO THE VOTERS OF BALDWIN
COUNTY
I wish to announce my candidacy
for Sheriff of Baldwin County sub
ject to the Democratic Primary of
February'. 1930 as called by
executive committee.
I will appreciate the vote and in
fluence of every citizen and pledge
to you my best service in the con
duct of this office without fear or
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subject to the rules and regulations
prescribed by the Democratic
Executive Committee, in the primary
to be held February 19. 1936
I sincerely appreciate the confi
dence that has been placed in me
id if re-elect«*d I pledge my every
effort to fulfill the duties of this
office to the best of my ability.
BERTIE B. STEMBRIDGE
Ordinary Baldw’n Co. Ga.
FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT
I wish to announce my candidacy
for re-nomination to the office of
Clerk of the Superior Court of Bald-
County, Georgia, subject to the
rules and regulations prescribed by
the Democratic Executive Commit
tee governing the primary foi
county officers to be held on Wed
nesday, February 19th, 1936. I am
most grateful for the confidence
placed in me, and trust my past ser
vices will warrant your continued
support.
Courteously yours,
Joseph Cleveland Cooper
FOR CORONER
I wish to announce my candidacy
for rc-election as Coroner of Bald
win county subject to the Demo
cratic Primary of February 19th.
I will appreciate your vote and
assure you of my continued <
ful service to the county in perform
ing the duties of this office.
C. I. NEWTON
To the Voters of Baldwin County
I wish to announce my candidacy
for renomination to the office of
County Superintendent of Schools
subject to the rules and regulations
prescribed by the Democratic Ex
ecutive governing the primary for
county officers to be held on Wed
nesday, February 19, 1936.
am grateful foi the confidence
and trust that you have placed in
me in the past; and I hope that my
record in office will justify and
warrant your vote and support for
re-election.
Sincerely yours,
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